I regained my own habitation without injury.
I have said that I occupied separate apartments from those of Ludloe.

To these there were means of access without disturbing the family.

I hasted to my chamber, but was considerably surprized to find, on entering my apartment, Ludloe seated at a table, with a lamp before him.
My momentary confusion was greater than his.

On discovering who it was, he assumed his accustomed looks, and explained appearances, by saying, that he wished to converse with me on a subject of importance, and had therefore sought me at this secret hour, in my own chamber.

Contrary to his expectation, I was absent.